Raj Sadosh/Abohar.
Hon’ble President of India and Supreme Commander of Armed Forces, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, visited Pokhran and interacted with the troops of Desert Corps serving in the Jaisalmer Sector of Rajasthan. Hon'ble President was received by Lieutenant General AK Singh, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Command. Shri Kalraj Mishra, Hon'ble Governor of Rajasthan, were also present during the occasion besides other civil & military dignitaries.
While interacting with the Indian Army personnel, The President acknowledged their courage, sacrifices and also conveyed appreciation for their contribution towards the service of the Nation. Hon’ble President commended all ranks of the Indian Army for their commitment and maintaining the highest standards of preparedness at all times.
The President witnessed a Firepower Exercise, which involved intricate drills of fire and manoeuvre by various weapon platforms including new generation weapon systems and also received a first-hand experience of the prowess and battle worthiness of the mighty Arjun tank while negotiating the desert terrain riding the tank.
While interacting with the Indian Army personnel, The President acknowledged their courage, sacrifices and also conveyed appreciation for their contribution towards the service of the Nation. Hon’ble President commended all ranks of the Indian Army for their commitment and maintaining the highest standards of preparedness at all times.